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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S22 RTJMOT history

S22 RTJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2021.

S22 RTJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
118,827 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 RTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 RTJ was last recorded at 118,827 miles on 29 Oct 2021, 5,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2018: 101,390 miles, lower than 162,946 miles on 15 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,527 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,300 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 118,827 miles
  • 2020 – 113,527 miles
  • 2019 – 109,559 miles
  • 2018 – 101,396 miles
  • 2017 – 162,946 miles
  • 2012 – 80,756 miles
  • 2011 – 71,407 miles
  • 2010 – 60,320 miles
  • 2009 – 53,285 miles
  • 2007 – 38,257 miles
  • 2006 – 29,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Passenger front shock absorber has slight crack (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Drivers rear lower suspension arm corroded not to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section exhaust has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,827 miles (+5,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    210883791551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Passenger front shock absorber has slight crack (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Drivers rear lower suspension arm corroded not to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section exhaust has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass113,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,527 miles
    Test number
    191584089526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,527 miles (+3,968)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,527 miles
    Test number
    415124870622
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  4. Pass109,559 miles (+8,163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,559 miles
    Test number
    990983839118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,396 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,396 miles
    Test number
    880116779986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,390 miles (-61,556)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,390 miles
    Test number
    160943639049
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass162,946 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    162,946 miles
    Test number
    866910477381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass152,504 km (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    152,504 km
    Test number
    137170965159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted

  9. Fail152,497 km7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,497 km
    Test number
    755715055129
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted

  10. Pass80,756 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    999034052397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail80,752 miles (+9,345)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,752 miles
    Test number
    956072752359
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml light on

  12. Pass71,407 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,407 miles
    Test number
    889374761391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,405 miles (+11,085)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    646883661347
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass60,320 miles (+7,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    813214800290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    761257089104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,285 miles (+4,824)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    542820189179
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass48,461 miles (+10,204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    200955109003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,257 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,257 miles
    Test number
    750919847305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,865 miles
    Test number
    744092756334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about S22 RTJ

Does S22 RTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S22 RTJ expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S22 RTJ?
The MOT on S22 RTJ expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S22 RTJ done?
S22 RTJ was recorded at 118,827 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2021, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has S22 RTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 RTJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S22 RTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S22 RTJ find?
S22 RTJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing passenger front shock absorber has slight crack; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened drivers rear lower suspension arm corroded not to excess; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section exhaust has slight leak.

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